Museums in Prague
Are you a museum enthusiast? Prague is the place to go because besides the usual ones there are some museums in Prague that will definitely surprise you! (more…)
Category: History
Antonín Kalina, hero who saved hundreds of Jewish children
Have you ever heard of Antonín Kalina? Probably not. He is a little known hero who saved 1200 Jewish children from the inhuman conditions of the Buchenwald concentration camp. (more…)
Czech Beer – History and Interesting Facts
Beer brewing has a long tradition in what is now the Czech Republic and some Czech beer brands are well-known internationally. Let's look at the history of Czech beer brewing and some other interesting data.…
Růžena Holubová – the strong woman behind a successful man
The world doesn't really know the name of Růžena Holubová though it should. Let me tell you something about this Czech-Austrian explorer and ethnographer. (more…)
The extraordinary life of Emil Holub
Did you know that one of the most world-renowned explorers was Czech? His name was Emil Holub and his field of expertise was Africa. (more…)
Warsaw Pact Invasion of Czechoslovakia
The night before August 21, 1968 was the day when the armies of five communist countries invaded Czechoslovakia. This event is known as the Warsaw Pact Invasion of Czechoslovakia. (more…)
First Czech Beauty Pageant Winner
Her name was Růžena Brožová and she was the first person to win a Czech beauty pageant. (more…)
Czech Retro Cookbooks You Should Take a Look At
Would you like to know what the Czech cuisine looked like in the 50s - 80s? What was the typical way of cooking, what was on the table in the Czech households before the country…
On this day in 1621: Old Town Square Execution
It was the 21st June of 1621 and the 27 leaders of the Bohemian Revolt against Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor (house of Habsburg) were awaiting their execution at the Old Town Square of Prague.…
Where the Czech Flag Came From
A white band over a red band and a blue triangle. The Czech flag is simple and easy to remember. But where did it come from? Who's the author? Why these colors? And do you…